AMCHAM discusses tourism sustainability with Tourism Minister

AMCHAM discusses tourism sustainability with Tourism Minister

AMCHAM Meets with the Minister of Tourism and Sports to Discuss Policies to Accelerate Recovery and Support Sustainable Growth of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

H.E. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Minister of Tourism and Sports with AMCHAM delegation led by AMCHAM President Jeff Nygaard of Seagate
H.E. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Minister of Tourism and Sports with AMCHAM delegation led by AMCHAM President Jeff Nygaard of Seagate

On May 24, 2022, the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM Thailand) attended a roundtable meeting with H.E. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Minister of Tourism and Sports. Mr. Napintorn Srisunpang, Vice Minister to Tourism and Sports; Mr. Chalat Ratchakitprakarn, Mrs. Srisuda Wanapinyosak, and Mr. Piboonaut Haruhanprakan from the Advisory Board to Minister of Tourism and Sports; Mr. Sutivuth Ratchakitprakarn from the Working Committee to Minister of Tourism and Sports; Mr. Teerasil Tapen, Executive Director of the Americas Region from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT); and Dr. Panupak Pongatichat, Director of International Affairs Division were also present at the meeting.

Dr. Panupak provided comprehensive information covering issues that are of great importance to AMCHAM members in the tourism and hospitality industry. The issues covered the Ministry’s policies to support tourism and increase Thailand’s destination competitiveness, the country’s reopening plan, as well as educational and capacity building programs to promote safe and responsible traveling. 

After the Ministry’s presentation, AMCHAM members engaged in discussions with the Minister and his team on topics including  timeline for the removal of the Thailand Pass, policies for increasing high-yield and medical tourism, measures to support the hospitality sector specifically those related to sales of food and beverage and promotional campaigns to boost spending, the role of the private sector in using creative technology to promote tourism experiences, and the Ministry’s priorities for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (AEPC) Summit 2022.  

Before concluding the meeting, AMCHAM President Jeff Nygaard of Seagate delivered appreciation for the Minister’s consideration and time to meet with AMCHAM’s members and provide insightful information on the future of the travel industry. AMCHAM stands ready to be a partner and resource in the government’s efforts to create sustainable and inclusive growth for the country through the development of the tourism and hospitality sector.

H.E. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Minister of Tourism and Sports, at the roundtable meeting with AMCHAM Thailand

AMCHAM President Jeff Nygaard, Executive Vice President of Operations and Technology of Seagate Technology

AMCHAM Executive Director Heidi Gallant

AMCHAM Government Affairs Director Theeta Hotrakitya

About AMCHAM 

The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organization. With over 2,600 members representing over 600 American, Thai, and other international companies, AMCHAM is the leading international business association in Thailand. Member companies have cumulatively invested over 50 billion US Dollars in Thailand and provide more than 200,000 local jobs.

If you would like to learn more about AMCHAM, please visit: https://www.amchamthailand.com or contact Varsha Wadhwani, AMCHAM Communications Officer, at e-mail varsha@amchamthailand.com.

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